 diatonic |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (music) based on or using the five tones and two semitones of the major or minor scales of Western music | |
| Related terms: | tonal | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (music) based on the standard major or minor scales consisting of 5 tones and 2 semitones without modulation by accidentals | |
| Related terms: | chromatic music | |
| Similar spelling: |
diatomic dieting |
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